Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height1,006.1 m3,301 ft
Grid RefNN 472 903
OS MapOL55 & 401OS Explorer
RegionCreag Meagaidh & Monadh Liath
Càrn Liath, the 'grey cairn', is the eastern end of the Creag Meagaidh range, a domed hill with a long, flat crest and a large cairn on top. It rises above the birch woods of Coire Ardair, inside the Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve, where grazing has been kept down so native woodland can come back. The high plateau is a breeding ground for the dotterel, one of Britain's rarest birds.
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Large cairn
Rock & Ground
Domed hill with gentle heather and grass slopes on the south side and a long, flat summit crest.
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Distance13.0 mi20.9 km
Ascent1,040 m3,410 ft
Time7hwalking
Start & FinishCreag Meagaidh car parkNN 4827 8727 · circular route
DirectionsAlso on this route: Creag Meagaidh, Stob Poite Coire Ardair
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
